Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection

2AR-FXE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Put the engine in inspection mode Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

(b) Warm up and stop the engine, and then wait 5 minutes.

(c) Check that the oil level is between the low level mark and full level mark on the engine oil level dipstick.

If the level is low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.

NOTICE:
Do not fill the engine with oil to above the full level mark.

2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITY

(a) Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloration or thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil and filter.

3. INSPECT OIL PRESSURE

(a) Remove the oil pressure switch assembly Removal.

(b) Install an oil pressure gauge with the adapter.





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(c) Put the engine in inspection mode Component Tests and General Diagnostics.

(d) Warm up the engine.

(e) Measure the oil pressure.

Standard Oil Pressure:





(f) Remove the oil pressure gauge with the adapter.

(g) Install the oil pressure switch assembly Installation.